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Match each functional group to the best description of its physical and chemical properties.
Carboxyl group, phosphate group, hydroxyl group, methyl group, or amino group.
Nonpolar, hydrophobic, found in hydrocarbon chains.
Polar, soluble, forms H bonds, forms alcohols.
Polar, soluble, protons can dissociate from this group and it has acidic properties.
Polar, soluble, can act as a weak base and accept a proton, found in proteins and nucleic acids.
Polar, soluble, found in nucleic acids, can be acidic if it loses protons.
Methyl |
Nonpolar, hydrophobic, found in hydrocarbon chains. |
Phosphate |
Polar, soluble, found in nucleic acids, can be acidic if it loses protons. |
Hydroxyl |
Polar, soluble, forms H bonds, forms alcohols. |
Amino |
Polar, soluble, can act as a weak base and accept a proton, found in proteins and nucleic acids |
Carboxyl |
Polar, soluble, protons can dissociate from this group and it has acidic properties. |